Vachon holds edge for deeds post

DOVER — Based on results from five of the county’s 13 communities Tuesday night, Dennis Vachon was leading the race for Strafford County Register of Deeds.

Vachon, who told Foster’s he was running for the post because of his long record of public service, said the position fits well with his background as an attorney and licensed real estate broker.

“My legal experience will be especially helpful at the registry, which oversees the county’s land records office where deeds, mortgages and plans are filed.”

While the cities of Somersworth, Dover and Rochester had not submitted their election results by deadline Tuesday, Vachon had deputy registrar of deeds Lynn Williams trailing his vote count with 7,781 versus 6,888, respectively.